The NBA has suspended Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges for four games, following a brawl in Monday night's matchup between the Hornets and Pistons. Bridges threw punches at Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart before his ejection. The two Pistons and Charlotte center Moussa Diabate (two games) also picked up suspensions. Grant Williams should pick up a bulk of Bridges' vacated minutes. Bridges is allowed to return to game action on February 24th against the Chicago Bulls, following the All-Star break.

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges and center Moussa Diabate were ejected in the third quarter of Monday's 110-104 loss to the Detroit Pistons. With 7:09 remaining in the quarter, Diabate committed a foul on Pistons center Jalen Duren, leading to the two players butting heads. A brawl broke out after Duren pushed Diabate in the face. Bridges threw punches at Duren and Isaiah Stewart, who joined the altercation from the Pistons' bench. Charlotte also finished the game without head coach Charles Lee, who was ejected in the fourth quarter after losing his cool over a foul call. There are likely suspensions for players involved in the incident. The absence of Bridges and Diabate from the rotation would enhance the fantasy value of Ryan Kalkbrenner and Grant Williams.

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (ankle) seems set to return to the lineup on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks, as he is listed as probable for the game. Bridges sprained his right ankle earlier in the week against the Bucks, but it looks like the injury will cost him just one game. Collin Sexton started in Bridges' place on Wednesday versus the Golden State Warriors and is likely to drop back to the second unit on Friday. Still, Sexton will continue to have fantasy value as a microwave scorer off the bench. Bridges' recent performances have been mostly mediocre, as he hasn't reached the 20-point plateau in six consecutive appearances.

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (ankle) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors. The 27-year-old sprained his right ankle in Monday's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. In the contest, Tidjane Salaun started the second half in Bridges' place, notching three points, one assist, one steal, and a game-high 11 rebounds. If Bridges misses his first game of the season, Liam McNeeley may also see more action. Meanwhile, LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, who scored a combined 57 points on Monday night, will take on more offensive duties, along with Kon Knueppel (ankle) and Collin Sexton.

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (ankle) exited Monday's contest against the Milwaukee Bucks with a right ankle sprain. He was injured in the first quarter, leaving the action after logging only seven minutes. Losing Bridges is a massive blow for Charlotte, as he leads the team in scoring with 20.4 points per game. With Kon Knueppel (ankle) already out, LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Collin Sexton will be very busy on the offensive end for the rest of Monday's game. Tidjane Salaun started the second half in Bridges' place.

Charlotte Hornets power forward Miles Bridges (back) is probable for Monday night's matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers. Bridges leads the Hornets with 34.4 MPG. His 20.7 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game remain a strong complement to LaMelo Ball. With Bridges likely to play, expect opportunities inside for Ryan Kalkbrenner as Bridges, Ball, and Kon Knueppel continue to space the floor and allow one-on-one looks inside. Charlotte has attempted 39.6 threes per game (10th in the league). Look for a high-scoring matchup as both the Hornets (119.4) and Lakers (116.8) rank in the bottom ten in defensive rating this season.

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (back) has been listed as questionable for Monday's home game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Bridges has landed on the injury report due to back spasms. Charlotte remains without LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Brandon Miller (shoulder), meaning the team could be missing three major offensive contributors on Monday night. This would give Kon Knueppel, Collin Sexton, and Tre Mann greater roles on the attacking end. Rookies Ryan Kalkbrennerand Sion James, who have been starting, may also see more offensive touches.

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (hip) won't play on Wednesday against Toronto. He logged 30 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. However, the Hornets were eliminated from Postseason contention long ago, so it's unknown if the hip soreness will keep Bridges off the floor for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign. Without Bridges in the mix, Tidjane Salaun, averaging 6.3 points and 5.9 rebounds in eight starts this season, should fill the hole in the rotation, with DaQuan Jeffries, KJ Simpson, and Jusuf Nurkic potentially in line for increased production.

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (illness) will play on Thursday versus the New York Knicks. He wasn't available for Tuesday's loss to the Hawks, allowing DaQuan Jeffries to slide into the starting lineup. He played well, amassing a team-high 19 points (tied) with five boards and two blocks. While Jeffries could see some work on Thursday night, he'll have a difficult time staying as productive with Bridges and LaMelo Ball (wrist) in the equation.

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (illness) is listed as probable heading into Thursday's encounter with the Knicks. He didn't suit up for Tuesday's loss to the Atlanta Hawks. DaQuan Jeffries entered the starting lineup, amassing a team-high (tied) 19 points with five boards and two blocks. But with Bridges and LaMelo Ball (wrist) expected to get back on the floor, Jeffries will be tough to trust in any fantasy setup.

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (rest) will not be in action on Tuesday against the Atlanta Hawks. He will sit out the game for rest purposes. It's a busy week for the Hornets, who begin a stretch of four games in six days Tuesday night. Nick Smith Jr. may return to the first unit against Atlanta, while Wendell Moore Jr. and Marcus Garrett (back) are also options to start in place of Bridges. Additionally, LaMelo Ball (wrist) and Mark Williams are expected to get more offensive touches.

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (illness) will play in Monday's contest against the Golden State Warriors. The team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Bridges has been fighting an illness that may impact his performance on Monday, but he remains an appealing fantasy option. After a highly productive February, Bridges started March with an 18-7-7 line in Saturday's 113-100 loss to the Washington Wizards.

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (back) will rejoin the action on Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 26-year-old is dealing with a back issue and didn't play on Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Bridges is enjoying a strong month, having notched 20-plus points in six of eight games. He is in a great position to add to the streak on Saturday, as New Orleans has the third-worst defensive rating in the league. Bridges will reclaim his starting position from Cody Martin (core), who is unavailable on Saturday. Josh Okogie will log fewer minutes due to Bridges' return.

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (back) will not suit up on Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers. He has been ruled out for the game after being initially considered questionable. Bridges' exit from the lineup gives Cody Martin and Josh Okogie a chance to play expanded roles. Charlotte will also be without LaMelo Ball (wrist), leaving the team without two of its top three scorers. This will open up many additional scoring opportunities for the rest of the crew.

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (back) has picked up a questionable tag for Friday's matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers. In their last game on Wednesday, Bridges clocked 34 minutes on the court and posted 17 points, six assists, five rebounds, and one steal. If he's unable to suit up for this one, Cody Martin (probable - groin) should see some extra time, and new addition Josh Okogie could see some big opportunities. Okogie could even turn into a long-term option for a lot of leagues since he'll likely see more minutes than recent seasons with the Phoenix Suns.

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (knee) has been tagged as questionable and is in danger of missing his 11th consecutive game due to a bone bruise in his right knee. The sixth-year wing has appeared in 11 games this season with averages of 16.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.2 threes, and 1.4 turnovers per game. If he's still unable to suit up, however, Cody Martin and Josh Green should remain in the starting five. Martin has turned himself into a valuable streamer in deeper leagues with 9.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.0 threes per game over the last five contests.

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (knee) has resumed on-court activity. He missed a fourth consecutive game on Wednesday versus Miami due to a bone bruise on his right knee and remains without a timetable for his return, but this signals a significant step in the right direction for Bridges. Tidjane Salaun has played a bigger role in the Hornets rotation without Bridges, even logging 30-plus minutes in back-to-back games. Charlotte has lost a number of bodies to injuries, so Bridges might get heavy usage straight away once he's back in the lineup. The 26-year-old has averaged 16.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 30.1 minutes this season.

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (knee) will be shut down and re-evaluated in one week. Bridges aggravated his knee injury during Tuesday's contest and was held out on Thursday as a result. The Hornets are going to be without Bridges for the next three games. The expectation is that the team uses a committee approach to fill the void. Moussa Diabate, Grant Williams, and Cody Martin should all see increased roles for the next few games. Williams is the best streaming option out of the bunch, but Martin could be worth a look after a 15-point performance on Thursday.

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Bridges has been dealing with a nagging right knee issue and he appears to be in too much to pain to play on Thursday. His absence should result in more playing time for Tidjane Salaun and Cody Martin in the rotation. Between the two, Martin is the better streaming option for Thursday's slate. Martin has recorded four steals and four blocks over the last two games, so his defensive ability makes him a more appealing option for this contest.

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (knee) is questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks. The 26-year-old has struggled this season, averaging 14.6 points and shooting a career-low 26.7% from behind the arc. With that said, there's a good chance he won't return from his three-game absence on Saturday, although the questionable tag at least suggests he's moving in the right direction. In the meantime, Grant Williams, averaging 10.0 points, 3.5 boards, and 44.4% shooting from downtown, is worth starting in deeper fantasy formats. However, Bridges' absence should mean the most to LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, who are both in line to see a significant bump in scoring chances.